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“Your/Our Identity in Christ” teaches readers ‘our identity in Christ is the most important thing about us’
April 24, 2025
David Sanchez’s “Your/Our Identity in Christ” discusses what it means to be in Christ; being precious, having purpose and living purely in Christ.
Christian Life Commission supports pro-life efforts in neighboring New Mexico city
April 17, 2024
The Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission (CLC) joined other pro-life partners on April 3 to dedicate a new ultrasound machine at the Legacy Pregnancy Resource Center in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Texas Baptists partners with ERLC to extend ‘culture of life’ to neighboring state
Feb. 6, 2024
The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission (CLC) and the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) are partnering through the ERLC’s Psalm 139 Project to provide a new ultrasound machine at the Legacy Pregnancy Resource Center in Hobbs, a southeastern New Mexico city that sits just four miles from the Texas border.
Important issues in the upcoming 87th Legislative Session
Jan. 6, 2021
Our political engagement extends far beyond the voting booth, and now the real work is about to begin.
Restore Hope Ethiopia provides clean water and discipleship to villages
Nov. 30, 2020
Have you ever lived in a city that has given a boil-water notice? Have you ever noticed that the taste of your tap water has changed? You might think it's odd to notice the taste of water or that there would be a boil-water notice in the United States. But during July of 2020, the city of Laredo, TX had to advise citizens living along highway 359 to boil their water due to low chlorine levels.
God provides through the Hunger Offering to help victims of human trafficking
Nov. 2, 2020
As Christians, we have a duty to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8).
Grains of hope
Oct. 1, 2020
God’s purpose and work continue to move through the hearts and hands of His people.
Los colaboradores con el ministerio de la Ofrenda contra el Hambre ponen manos a la obra
March 24, 2020
En la medida que miles en todos los estados inesperadamente se encuentran en necesidad de ayuda adicional para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas, los ministerios de TBHO se ponen a la altura de las circunstancias y encuentran maneras nuevas y creativas para servir a sus comunidades.
Hunger Offering ministry partners spring into action to meet immediate needs
March 24, 2020
As thousands across the state suddenly find themselves in need of extra assistance for basic necessities, TBHO hunger ministries are rising to the occasion, finding new and creative ways to serve their community.
Texas Baptist leaders take part in Texas Rally for Life programs
Jan. 28, 2020
“We believe in and we support with all of our hearts, life.”
The 86th Legislative Session in Review
July 19, 2019
The 86th Legislative Session has ended and most lawmakers have returned home. Here is a recap of some of their legislative accomplishments and failures of key legislation related to the 2018-2019 CLC legislative priorities.
Kathryn Freeman leaving CLC after five years of service
July 18, 2019
It is with both sadness and excitement that I write to let you know we are losing a valued employee of the past five years -- Kathryn Freeman.
Texas schools on track to receive financial infusion
May 9, 2019
One of the top bipartisan legislative priorities, this session, has been improving the Texas public school system by increasing funding. As we approach the end of the session, Texas public schools are on track to receive a major financial investment. While both parties agree on the need to increase school funding, there are still many differences to work out between what the House and Senate want to see in the school finance bill.
Under the Pink Dome the Days Are Few: An Update on Some CLC Legislative Priorities
April 26, 2019
The end of the legislative session is in sight and while there is still time, the days are getting longer and the chances of getting bills out of committee are getting smaller. This is an update on some of the CLC priority bills, where they are in the process and how you can help get them over the finish line.
Ministry impacts lives of mothers, families in Slovakia
April 25, 2019
In Slovakia, the Roma are a minority known for living in poverty. Education barriers create challenges for individuals to finish school and break the cycles of poverty.
An announcement letter from Ali
April 5, 2019
It’s with excitement and sadness that I inform you of some news. After four years of having the true privilege of serving as the hunger and care ministries specialist at the CLC, I will be transitioning to a new position as a crisis counselor in Marble Falls.
Gerson outlines a Christian approach to social engagement at CLC Advocacy Day
April 5, 2019
Washington Post columnist and former George W. Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson delivered the keynote address at the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission’s Advocacy Day March 26 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Austin.
Donna Burney shows that everyone can advocate
March 22, 2019
Donna Burney is not your typical advocate, after serving as an English professor and then with Woman's Missionary Union, she retired. But, a few years ago, Donna became aware of the uncertainty facing women just released from prison.